Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
Risk of accident
Only remove the key from the ignition lock
when the vehicle is stationary, as you cannot
steer the vehicle when the key is removed.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. They could release the parking brake. This
could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
G
Risk of fire
Make sure that the exhaust system does not
under any circumstances come into contact
with easily ignitable material such as dry grass
or petrol. Otherwise, the flammable material
may ignite and set the vehicle on fire.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
R
the parking brake must be applied.
R
on vehicles with manual transmission,
engage first gear or reverse gear.
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in position P and
the key must be removed from the ignition
lock.
R
on steep uphill or downhill gradients, turn
the front wheels towards the kerb.
Parking brake
X
To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X
Pull release handle : .
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
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